Making Practice-Ready Mercer Lawyers

Mercer Law is home to one of the nation’s most elite advocacy training programs, ranking 8th in Trial Advocacy according to the U.S. News & World Report, 2nd in Advocacy Competitions in the American Bar Association rankings, and 3rd  in Trial Advocacy Competitions in the prestigious Gavel rankings. We distinguish ourselves by providing individualized training, by distinguished practitioners and judges, and a bespoke and evidence-centric curriculum that’s designed to train practice-ready lawyers. From the courtroom to the boardroom, Mercer advocates are equipped to confidently vindicate their clients’ interests on day one.

  • 8th

    in Nation for Trial Advocacy
    U.S. News & World Report (2024-2025)

  • 2nd

    in Nation for Advocacy Competitions
    American Bar Association Competitions Championship (2022)

  • 3rd

    in Nation for Trial Advocacy Competitions
    Gavel Rankings (2024)

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WINNING HISTORY

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ADVOCACY COURSES

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EXCEPTIONAL LEADERSHIP

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INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COMPETITIONS

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MERCER ADVOCACY COUNCIL